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Elected officials warn New York City not ready for effects of climate change after Hurricane Ida triggers flash floods

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech & Robert Pozarycki Posted on September 2, 2021
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Powerful winds and historic amounts of rainfall caused by Hurricane Ida pummeled New York York City Wednesday night, with the Central Park area experiencing a record-breaking 3.15 inches of rain in just one hour. 

Flash floods forced the five boroughs to a standstill as water gushed into subway stations—canceling almost all service—and burst through the doors of some businesses and Brooklyn and Queens apartments. The New York City Police Department reported Thursday that at least 13 people have died most of whom were found in Brooklyn and Queens homes. 

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Elected officials warn New York City not ready for effects of climate change after Hurricane Ida triggers flash floods

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